Vapor generating boilers (other) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported vapor generating boilers (other) worth $8.1 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $25.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 763 t |
| 2020 | $25.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 247 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 488 t |
| 2017 | $271K | 89 t |
Where Uganda imports vapor generating boilers (other) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.2M | 77% |
| China | $1.2M | 15% |
| Germany | $308K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $172K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $93K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.5% |
| France | $39K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $18K | 0.2% |
| United States | $18K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, 73% below the world average of $7.80, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Uganda vapor generating boilers (other) imports (HS 8402.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8402.19: Boilers: vapour generating boilers, including hybrid boilers n.e.c. in heading no. 8402.
Common questions
What is the value of vapor generating boilers (other) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported vapor generating boilers (other) worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply vapor generating boilers (other) to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by China (15%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 614% on the year.
What is the average import price of vapor generating boilers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $7.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vapor generating boilers (other) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $270 thousand in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $25.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vapor generating boilers (other)?
The HS code for vapor generating boilers (other) is subheading 8402.19. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8402 page.
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